Dr. Victor Saenz

Associate Professor

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Biography

Victor B. Sáenz serves as the Associate Dean for Student Success, Community Engagement, and Administration at the College of Education at The University of Texas at Austin. He holds the L. D. Haskew Centennial Professorship in Public School Administration within the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy. His work focuses on research-informed practices and policy solutions aimed at improving educational outcomes for underserved students, with a particular emphasis on boys and young men of color. Sáenz co-founded Project MALES, an initiative dedicated to advancing educational outcomes for male students of color, which includes a nationally recognized mentoring program connecting undergraduate peer mentors with middle and high school students. He is involved in various appointments across several schools and centers, including the LBJ School of Public Affairs and the Center for Mexican American Studies. Sáenz's research interests encompass Latino male educational success and the impact of policies on education. He has received numerous awards, including the Hispanic Service Award from the Austin Independent School District and the University Faculty Award from the Texas Association of Chicanos in Higher Education. His contributions to the field involve serving on editorial boards and leading significant initiatives aimed at enhancing Latino educational success.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Dean

2016-08-01 — Present

College of Education, The University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

Responsible for leading initiatives related to student success and community engagement within the College of Education.

L. D. Haskew Centennial Professor

2013-08-01 — Present

Department of Educational Leadership and Policy, The University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

Serves as a faculty member focusing on Public School Administration and policy.

Awards

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Hispanic Service Award

2019-06-01
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University Faculty Award

2022-06-01

Courses

Academic Success Seminar Legislative Issues in Higher Education Test Seminar Undergraduate Connection Seminar Systems of Higher Education Quantitative Research Design/Analysis Latinx Identities in Americas-Mexico Economics of Finance in Higher Education Professional Seminar on Systems of Higher Education Survey Research Methods in Postsecondary Education Educational Economics and Finance Policy

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.